Paul Wesley: Interview With A Vampire
Paul Wesley, star of the new Vampire Diaries show on the CW talked to Access Hollywood about getting the role and how it's changed his life.
“I had to work so hard to get this role… that when I did finally get it and I got on set, it was sort of one of these things where I just felt so challenged that I almost never settled in and went ‘OK, I can enjoy this. I can relax,’” Wesley, who is currently filming the sixth “Vampire Diaries” episode, said. “He’s a very complex character… and I’m starting to really figure him out.
He says he's not feeling any paparazzi pressure just yet:
“People come up to me, but it’s always just very civil,” he said. “I know that like, Brad Pitt or Robert Pattinson or any of the ‘Twilight’ kids, they literally can’t leave their house, and I certainly don’t feel that in the least bit. I just feel normal, it just feels totally normal.”
Paul is also going to be in a few upcoming episodes of 24 with Kiefer Sutherland, playing Elisha Cuthbert's husband.
“It was a pleasure to work on the show because it’s such a prestigious show and I just wanted to be involved in any way possible,” Wesley said of his small role, which began last season. “I love Elisha. She’s so sweet and I got to meet Kiefer Sutherland which is great because I’m a big fan.”
Vampire Diaries' third episode airs tonight on the CW. Have you caught this new series?
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6550 points
I'm watching it right now :) It's my new favorite show of the season (and has made me finally break down and start reading Twilight since it's been sitting on my bookshelf collecting dust for months).
20 points
Anyone else getting bored with all these vampire movies/series????
69733 points
I thought the same thing BUT True Blood was excellent and now Vampire Diaries is, too! LOL
291855 points
Yeah, Vampires are very "in" this year! lol
I like this show a lot and I didn't expect to. It's one of my favorite new shows of the season.
291855 points
When I first read the title, I thought, "Oh, no - Not a remake of that movie, already!" lol
he really looks like a vampire :)
Love this show, very well written but differs from the book. Think the casting is great, even if one of Elena's bestfriends isn't Caroline!
69733 points
Last night's episode = Ian Somerhalder shirtless = swoooon
1935 points
I am really digging this show. I wasn't sure I would at first, but it's really held my attention.
57942 points
I'm liking the show as well. Ian Somerhalder is a hoot. Love his character. Stephan needs to lighten up a bit, he's so serious all the time. I haven't read the book. Should I?
69733 points
I read them back in high school and they were okay but then I picked them up a few months ago and they seemed fairly cheesy. LOL (not totally but for the most part) So, unless your curiosity is killing you - I wouldn't bother. :) I bought them used on Amazon for around $5.
57942 points
I wiki'd the series and no, I don't think I'll read it. I love sci-fi/horror but this series does seem to be a little cheesy and I get enough cheese reading the Sookie Stackhouse novels so yeah, I'll just stick with the show. Thanks.
143950 points
He has a pug nose.
182320 points
lol ! you're mean but you always speak the truth
16260 points
Why are vampires always so hot? I wish I could meet a vampire.
Ditto x's 10!!!!!!!!
160070 points
yeah, i'm recording the episodes and been watching them. i actually like it.......so does that mean i'll like twilight? lol. i think he makes a great vampire :D im so intrigued to know whats the story behind him and katherine.
800 points
he's soo hot.. Loving the show, addicted.. I should read the books :)
70635 points
Vampire overload.
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